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Adaptive Strap Technology: Multi-Industry Wearable Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856999_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Strap Technology: Multi-Industry Wearable Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856999_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856999_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,999.

Background and Problem Solved

The original athletic bra patent, while providing a solution for adjustable support in sports garments, was limited to the athletic wear industry. However, the core technology of adjustable wrap-around straps has broader applications. This invention addresses the need for versatile, adaptive, and user-centric solutions in diverse fields, including healthcare, automotive, and sports performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the adjustable wrap-around strap technology to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby providing a novel and non-obvious solution. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the core technology's versatility and its adaptation to address specific problems in various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in strap materials, sensor types, and processing unit configurations to suit specific industry requirements. For example, a waterproof version of the device could be designed for water sports, while a more compact version could be developed for everyday wear in the healthcare sector.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including healthcare, automotive, sports performance, and injury prevention. The target market includes companies specializing in wearable technology, sports equipment, and healthcare devices, as well as individual consumers seeking innovative solutions for their specific needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41C3/0057
A A41 A41C3/0028
A A41 A41C3/02

Field of Art

Wearable technology and ergonomic support systems, specifically focusing on adjustable garment designs with sensor integration and movement tracking

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in textile design, biomechanical sensing, and wearable technology, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, strap adjustment mechanisms, and movement analysis systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the source patent's adjustable wrap-around strap technology as readily applicable to multiple domains beyond athletic wear. The core technical concept of a conformable, adjustable garment with integrated sensing capabilities represents a predictable extension of the original athletic bra design. The PTD's variations demonstrate a straightforward translation of existing strap adjustment and support principles into new application contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable wrap-around straps with elastic properties for conforming to user's torso
PTD Variation
Applying wrap-around strap technology to vehicle ergonomic support and posture monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that torso-conforming strap designs are universally applicable across different support and monitoring contexts, representing a predictable design transfer
Source Patent Element
Sensor integration for tracking movement within a garment structure
PTD Variation
Expanding sensor functionality to detect impact, speed, and posture in different athletic and medical contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Movement sensing is a known technique in wearable technology, and adapting sensor placement and data processing represents an obvious design variation with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Base portion configured to stretch along a user's torso
PTD Variation
Utilizing similar stretching mechanisms for posture correction and injury prevention wearables
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental principle of creating a conformable, tension-adjustable garment structure is directly transferable across different technical domains
Source Patent Element
Coupling assembly with potential zipper or fastening mechanisms
PTD Variation
Implementing similar fastening techniques in water sports and healthcare monitoring devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Fastening and attachment methods represent standard design choices that would be obvious to combine across different wearable technology applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856999, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in wearable sensor systems with adjustable wrap-around straps would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed technical variations represent predictable extensions of known garment design principles, utilizing standard sensor integration techniques and established strap adjustment mechanisms across multiple technical domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,999
TitleAthletic bra
Assignee(s)adidas AG